Training Seminars
The Club presents a popular series of free Informal seminars, workshops, and lectures for members. Those which are open to the public may be held in other venues. Some workshops are held on the water or on the beach, and may involve optional boating sessions.
Past seminars, some of which may be repeated due to demand, include: Chatham Boating Update; Marlinspike Seamanship; Rafting, Docking and Boating; First Mate 101; Putting Your Boat to Bed; Successful Shellfishing.
Details of each course and sign-up information is sent out by email to MYC members in advance of each seminar.
Monomoy Yacht Club 2023 Training Programs
Monomoy Yacht Club 2023 Training Programs - Completed
Basic Navigation and GPS
February 15 part 1; February 16 part 2. Both 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Clubhouse
Stretch your brain and imagine warm days on the water. This course, led by Captain Dick Hosmer, will refresh your understanding of Latitude and Longitude basics and plotting on paper or electronic navigation charts. Know how to adjust for compass variation and deviation; combine your GPS readings with the chart to know the course to be steered despite bad visibility; know how to measure distance and calculate an ETA.
Beyond theory and planning we will cover practical ways to navigate underway. Plan on attending both sessions. If time permits, we will cover tidal currents; compensating for Set and Drift - important if you plan to cruise or race. Suggested prior or subsequent reading: “Captain John's Navigation Secrets” available on Amazon Kindle for about $4.
The Club will supply training charts and plotting equipment but there will be a limit on the number of attendees: So please book your spot by emailing David Vincent. Don't worry, knowledge of trigonometry is not required!
Handling your Vessel in Rough Water
May 23rd, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Clubhouse
MYC member Captain Dick Hosmer will lead the return of this popular seminar. It is designed for near shore boaters including paddle, power and sail boat operators.
The course will cover: Danger indicators: Types of waves: Assessing your boats abilities: Getting ready for rough water ahead: Helm and speed control and Crossing a Bar.
There will be coffee available and it will assist us if you will indicate your intention to attend by emailing David Vincent.
Anchoring, Mooring and Beach Landing
June 9th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Clubhouse
The classroom session will cover skipper and crew procedures for emergency anchoring and for picking up a mooring. Dick Hosmer will also cover planning for and making a beach landing - without getting stuck on a falling tide.
A follow up beach landing will be scheduled for those that wish to practice their skills.
There will be coffee available and it will assist us if you will indicate your intention to attend by emailing David Vincent.
Annual Harbor Update (see its own page)
Saturday, June 17 10:00am in Chatham Community Center.
Rules of the Road
Tuesday, June 20 - at the Clubhouse
This course will focus on the practical and legal requirements for the avoidance of collision at sea. In addition this course will include communication using your VHF radio. Anyone who goes on a boat will appreciate a refresher on these Rules. The course will be led by Captain Dick Hosmer.
There will be coffee available and it will assist us if you will indicate your intention to attend by emailing David Vincent.
Training Presentations Archive
The slides from prior training sessions are available for download, as listed below.
